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Ala Moana Bowls surfForecast / HAW – Oahu / USA
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Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ala Moana Bowls sea temperature is
25.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ala Moana Bowls this week:
The surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ala Moana Bowls in the next 16 days are 0.9m 20s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (HST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 29th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 20s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ala Moana Bowls over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Mon 1 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | S 19 | S 18 | SSW 18 | |
560 | 369 | 573 | 404 | 286 | 263 | 312 | 203 | 223 | 329 | 490 | 593 | 509 | 470 | 339 | 333 | 300 | 209 | 276 | 408 | 516 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:06AM0.30m | 1:54PM0.49m | 00:50AM0.25m | 2:27PM0.55m | 1:31AM0.21m | 2:59PM0.59m | 2:11AM0.17m | 3:31PM0.62m | 2:51AM0.15m | 4:04PM0.63m | 3:30AM0.13m | 4:39PM0.64m | 4:10AM0.12m | 5:16PM0.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:39AM-0.06m | 8:25PM0.13m | 7:03AM-0.06m | 9:23PM0.11m | 7:27AM-0.07m | 10:12PM0.09m | 7:53AM-0.07m | 10:55PM0.07m | 8:21AM-0.06m | 11:37PM0.05m | 8:52AM-0.06m | 00:19AM0.05m | 9:25AM-0.05m | ||||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | |
7:06 | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:08 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 21 | S 20 | S 19 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 15 | SSW 14 | S 18 | ENE 7 |
84 | 51 | 47 | 150 | 144 | 129 | 121 | 73 | 72 | 329 | 490 | 593 | 509 | 470 | 339 | 333 | 300 | 209 | 276 | 408 | 192 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 12 | N 10 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | S 19 | S 14 | SSW 18 |
4 | 45 | 45 | 91 | 104 | 96 | 61 | 52 | 37 | 68 | 52 | 39 | 80 | 44 | 29 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 273 | 144 | 516 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | NW 10 | NW 18 | SW 18 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 13 | NNE 12 | N 11 | N 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | S 13 |
15 | 4 | 50 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 48 | 20 | 58 | 61 | 31 | 37 | 19 | 67 | 39 | 19 | 24 | 38 | 33 | 126 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — |
560 | 369 | 573 | 404 | 286 | 263 | 312 | 203 | 223 | 206 | 192 | 183 | 236 | 193 | 107 | 199 | 176 | 151 | 181 | 215 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 38 | 127 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 30 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Information about the Ala Moana Bowls Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ala Moana Bowls provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ala Moana Bowls can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ala Moana Bowls surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ala Moana Bowls) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ala Moana Bowls may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ala Moana Bowls is 4 km (2 miles) from Honolulu. If you plan a vacation in Oahu, look for hotels and other accommodation in Honolulu. Honolulu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












